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As winter tightens its grip, our chief healer Ian loosens the pressure of everyday life with his special yoga classes. With specialisms in Yin Yoga and Astanga, Ian’s classes put focus not just on flexibility, but mindful movement. Put simply; it’s as good for your mind as it is for your body, which can be a blessing in this urban jungle.

Think small, intimate classes with people of all levels, mindful workouts in a safe space and healing cups of yogi tea after each session.

Green Lens started 9/9/09 - and we’ve been traveling to the studio, to the locations, business meetings, galleries opening and our friend's dog funeral by bike ever since.

Let’s celebrate sustainable commuting by having another Saturday bike adventure together. Catch up with old mates and make new friends at our annual Golden Autumn Bike Ride. We start at Green Lens with breakfast and light cyclists yoga warm-up leaving 11 am. Through Springfield Park and following the river Lee all the way up north towards Broxbourne where we’ll have a lunch and (or) a drink at riverside Crown Pub.

We've got a couple of desk spaces available at our studio from beginning of June. It would suite a small company or local freelancers, independent professionals, photographers or retouchers working together in a beautiful shared office environment — Green Lens Studios, N4. Desk space comes with one day per month free studio use and a host of services at one low, all-in price of £69 pw.

Main features:

Beautiful Interior Designed Workspace with unique organic feel

High Speed Fibre Internet Connection, WiFi

Faxing and Scanning

Kitchen facilities and eating area

Selection of Stationery Items

Full Recycling Facilites

Parking Spaces

Secure Push-Bike Racks, plus Showers and Tumble Dryer

Office Cleaners Each Week

Transport:

Overground: Haringey, Haringey Green Lanes

Tube: Finsbury Park and Manor House

Bus: 29, 254, 67, 141, 341

To find out more call 07779337693 or email info@greenlenstudios.com. Or just pop in for a tour!

Join Teamwork Digital for another day of introduction to the Phase One XF Camera System. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in the world's most advanced digital medium format camera system, and Teamworks ever so helpful team will be on hand with a full range of backs and lenses for you to test and shoot with.

Alongside a chance to get all the information you need from the UK's premier Phase One partner, this will be a great way of networking with other photographers and creatives interested in working at the highest standard of professional photography.

You can confirm your space here. For more information get in touch with al@teamworkphoto.com for any more information, or call 0207 323 6455.

We are collaborating with some very exiting people on new project called “Inspirational Women in Sustainability”. This project explores sustainable ideals of fashion, beauty, travel, food, etc and how this can positively affect the consumer whilst maintaining the alluring and aspirational image of fashion.

The subjects of this exhibition is a selection of women from all ages, ethnicities, backgrounds and walks of life.

We would love to invite you to come and sit and model for this series. We plan to turn it into an exhibition, along with a Portrait Book and interview series about your work in sustainability. Also all your portraits can be used for yourself to help promote your work.

Photographer Evgeniy Kazannik from Green Lens Studios will be taking your photo while Kelly Ekardt will be styling you in sustainable fashion. If you are interested in being involved with this project please let me know and I will get you booked into one of our portrait series dates.

We would ask you to come for half a day, sit for some photos and meet and hang out with other inspirational women.

Thank you for your time and we are looking forward to working with you.

Learn how to control your camera, how to use natural light and get creative composing your images with Fujifilm X-Photographer Chio Fernández and chef Amy Levin.

Amy and Chio have joined forces with Fujifilm to create the ultimate food photography masterclass. Join us in a fun and relaxed day where you will be switching to manual mode (no more auto mode here!) and learning how to balance exposure to achieve the look you desire. We’ll cover food styling using simple props and backgrounds. And, as if that wasn't enough, we will have one Fujifilm XE3 camera and a lens for you to try on the day, so don't worry if you don't have a professional camera, we got your back! During the full day you will gain hands on experience and guidance from both Chio and Amy, and you will be able to ask any questions and learn first hand from the experts.

Fall in love with the art of photography;

A full day masterclass of 5 hours length, designed for all levels and experiences.

Network during our complementary lunch and coffee breaks with other photography and food lovers.

Take home with you a textured board background for your future shots.

Try the latest equipment from professional photography camera manufacturers Fujifilm with the help of a professional team to guide you if you have any questions. Stop being intimidated by camera kit.

Reduce the frustration of learning how to take incredible, professional quality photos by learning with a professional in the room on the day.

We are excited to announce that we are offering a new space based in east London. Suitable for the most high profile of shoots, with all areas so spacious and full of natural light, your teams will be able to feel at home whatever the brief of your shoot is.

Located only nine minutes away from Bethnal Green station, the space offers three separate studio facilities two of which have access to an amazing rooftop overlooking east London. The studios are fully equipped and have a great selection of coloramas, including more than 20 different colours.

Are you a wellness business interested to explore a new exciting venue in London for your events or photo shoots? Join us for a networking evening and see Green Lens Studio for yourself.

Date: 7th November

Time: 6.30pm – 9pm

Address: 4A Atterbury Road, London N4 1SF

Come and enjoy the company of like-minded people, over some drinks and nibbles, explore Green Lens Studio and how we can host your next wellness event or a photo shoot. Have your portrait taken by our professional photographer; and of course, enjoy some goodies to take away including a discount card.

We recently came across KitMapper when we were urgently needed to hire a second Canon EF 24–70mm F2.8 for a job we had on a couple of weeks ago. Although we own a good amount of kit (some of it listed on KitMapper now), we find that there are niche pieces of photographic or AV gear which we require, but not often so it's not cost-effective to invest into kit we may only be using for a job or two, this is why KitMapper is extremely handy.

If you’re a creative needing for kit for a show, event or exhibition KitMapper will provide you with the equipment you need to make it happen.

Launched in London, KitMapper, the UK’s first equipment rental network dedicated to creatives, has become an important tool for professionals and amateurs needing short-term rentals of creative gear — such as cameras, lenses, lighting, projectors, monitors and TVs, sound recording, VR kit and much more. How often do creative professionals find themselves priced out of the equipment market? Too often.

The service allows professional creatives who own kit to loan it to users who are looking to hire kit, the prices for hires are set by users with the recommended price of 30-50 percent less compared to rental houses. KitMapper is not only unique in the fact that it is a platform for you to network and borrow from like-minded individuals, both Lister and Renter using KitMapper are covered by their KitMapper Guarantee, a legal rental agreement which makes sure you’re covered should anything happen to the kit whilst it’s out on hire.

We’ve recently joined KitMapper and absolutely love the service and would like to let all our friends and clients know about it. Try it with a special discount using code MAKEITGREEN starting from 29th of September 2017

After days of heavy rain Sri Lanka finds itself in a state of serious emergency. If you are in the area and have any of the following Jo and Oskar can collect, if you are donating money it will go towards

After days of heavy rain Sri Lanka finds itself in a state of serious emergency. Today 151 people have been counted as dead, 112 people are missing, thousands of people are homeless and over 200,000 people have been effected by the floods.This number is increasing each day.

If you are overseas and wish to make a small donation you can do this in person or via my PayPal account.paypal.me/JoPriestley

So it's a spring time and we are off to the gardening center so to get some more plants. Houseplants are awesome indoor air cleaners, but some of them are more effective than others at filtering out pollutants and toxic chemicals in the air. This infographic highlights the best air-filtering plants, according to a NASA study.

NASA researchers set out to find the best ways to clean the air in space stations. Their Clean Air study found the plants below are effective at removing benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene, xylene, and ammonia from the air—chemicals that have been linked to health effects like headaches and eye irritation.

There are other benefits to having these plants around, we’ve noted before, but the graphic below from Love the Garden shows you at a glance the plants that make the best natural air filters. NASA research suggests having at least one plant per 100 square feet of home or office space. (The Snake Plant or Mother-in-Law’s Tongue is pretty hardy, by the way, although not entirely unkillable.)

Green Lens Studios invites all 8-11-year-olds to a new photographic workshops for kids!

"INTRODUCTION TO PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY"

Learn how to take great photographic portrait with your mobile phone or tablet.

When: SATURDAY 18TH OF MARCHWhen: 10am - 1pmWhere: Green Lens Studios

Green Lens has partnered up with a local photographer and workshop facilitator, Martyna to run a fun workshop that introduces kids to photography and light through a series of activities.

The session will start at the studio to allow the children to experiment with taking portraits of each other in small groups, learning the basics of photographic composition and light. Later on, we will move outside to explore how our surroundings can be used to take cool portraits.

What to bring?

Mobile phone or tablet, water and a snack!

Arrive in good time for a 10am start.

The session will run for about 3 hrs, with a snack break in-between. There are up to 10 spots, but booking is essential.

It’s always very special to have people working at our cosy studio and particularly great to watch our comrade-in-arms and KinoVino visionary Alissa Timoshkina of @Borsch_and_no_tears unloading taxies full of eatable and drinkable delights time and time again converting Green lens in to a quirky London restorant and fun place to eat and meet new people. In addition of the numerous private events we’ve organised with Alissa in the past, we’ve recently hosted two pilot events (in top secret and in absolutely fabulousness) as a part of AirBnB's new amazing project "City Host" @airbnbevents, which involve creating unique tailored experiences for a small group of people. Alissa's Cinema Banquet trip allows you to go behind the scenes of her monthly KinoVino gatherings! During the 3-day experience you will attend one of the KinoVino nights, then get a unique chance to cook with the guest chef and work with Alissa and an our other regular client, amazing stylist and writer @hanbullivant to create a beautiful table setting and learn some party hosting tips here at Green lens Studios. Lots of vino and amazing food to accompany all of that! See some images from the past events below and on our Instagram. Join our dinner and entertainment london community - check AirBnB website for all details. Our next unique fine dining event is on December 14th.

If you can’t make this date, why not get in touch and book your very own private experience with our universal event hire space. Call 02083505915 or email info@greenlenstudios.com

Hey folks. We have a NEW OFFER! All the bookings made until the end of the day of Friday 5th of August will qualified for a special discount. Get twice the time for half the price if booked during ! Happy hours!

IIn collaboration with one of the London's hottest cinematic-dining vanquisher KinoVino is launching a new series of masterclasses dedicated to the art of hosting the perfect dinner party! Join us at a new gorgeous partner-venue, Green Lens Studios, for a masterclass with the event and interior stylist, Hannah Bullivant. Hannah who regularly contributes to publications like Ideal Home, Homes & Antiques, and Simple Things, will lead this hands-on masterclass, guiding you through the practicalities of planning and arranging a beautiful tablescape. You will learn how to develop and execute the theme of a dinner party, how to use props to recreate your ideas and how to arrange floral compositions. Hannah will teach you how to select flowers, how to look after them and of course how to make the most beautiful floral arrangement impress your guests. The masterclass will be followed by a rustic seasonal lunch prepared by Alissa Timoshkina, the founder of KinoVino. You will get the change to socialize with friends, old and new, over bespoke prosecco cocktails, and take your beautiful floral arrangements home with you.

Anyone is up for a guaranteed Good Morning? Tuesday first thing meet us at The Lens for a stretch, in it! Wake up with a gentle vinyasa flow morning class. Gentle yet strong class focusing on the breath with movement. This class will leave you with a clear mind and grounded energy. It is suitable for all levels & yoga mats will be provided. Just drop by! More details here.

We are planning to join our friends at 52 Insights tomorrow night in conversation with editor of Dazed Digital Thomas Gorton, make-up artist Isamaya Ffrench and photographer Maisie Cousins. They’ll be discussing the creative industries as well as exploring the role media plays in helping young artists.

Maisie Cousins is one Britain’s most exciting new photographers, having been featured by the Tate Britain as well as collaborating with golden girl Petra Collins; Isamaya is the Beauté UK make-up ambassador for YSL as well as having worked with visionaries like Junya Watanabe and Kanye West. Both will be sharing first-hand experiences on the road to success as well as discussing their inspiration, creative processes and life as artists in London.

A little while back, we did a product packshot photography shoot for sustainable fashion brand Ecosophia. This lovely interiors brand specialise in organic, handwoven and naturally dyed textiles. With an aim to connect the home to nature by honouring the earth, their products are made in a way that benefits farmers, textile producers, and the environment. We particularly like their beautiful botanical INDIGO SHIBORI QUILT, dyed using the shibori technique and stitched with traditional Bengali Kantha method. In the next few weeks, Ecosophia is launching a new collection of organic cotton bed linen, which you can check out at: www.ecosophia.co.uk

It’s no secret that we’re partial to a good coffee here at Green Lens Studios. In fact, some might say it’s more akin to love… Our coffee fix of the month goes to Organo Gold – a delicious coffee made using ganoderma lucidum, a wonder mushroom from China. For centuries this herb has been revered for its therapeutic properties and rich antioxidants, and now we can enjoy its natural benefits along with a caffeine kick.